SPOT THE ERROR:If I went to the police, they will want me to describe him.
Correct answer: C. Will
- A. Went
- B. The
- C. Will
- D. Describe
Explanation
Replace "will" with "would"The original sentence is incorrect because it mixes conditional tenses; "If I went" should be followed by "would" for consistency.
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